Dave Berry

Coaching Career

    • Bob Jones High School (2025–Present)

        • Head Coach – Boys & Girls Swim Team.

    • Madison Swim Association

        • Coached young swimmers of both genders, focusing on stroke perfection, technique refinement, and confidence-building.

        • Guided swimmers to achieve personal bests through consistent training and technical mastery.


Athletic Background

    • Competed in summer league swimming from youth through high school.

    • Swam for the Schofield Sharks AAU Team (Hawaii) during his final 3 years of high school.

    • Represented Leilehua High School in competitive swimming.

    • Active competitor in U.S. Masters Swimming for over 25 years, participating in annual meets.


Education & Certifications

    • Associate Degree

    • 25+ years of competitive swimming experience.


Coaching Philosophy

"Competence, character, connection, and confidence — these four pillars are at the heart of my coaching. It’s about helping athletes maximize their abilities to reach speeds they’ve never touched, and celebrating the breakthrough moments when hard work pays off."


Career Highlights

    • Known for fostering athlete transformation — helping swimmers overcome self-doubt to achieve lifetime best performances.

    • Deep community connection: a 30-year resident of Madison City with all four children having attended Bob Jones High School and competed on the swim team.


Personal Background

    • Lifelong passion for swimming, active in the sport both as an athlete and a coach.

    • Strong ties to the Bob Jones program through family and community involvement.


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